The Failure Of The Gothic by Elizabeth R. Napier
The Failure of the Gothic: Problems of Disjunction in an Eighteenth-Century Literary Form
The book examines the Gothic literary genre, focusing on its inherent contradictions and complexities. It explores how Gothic literature often grapples with themes of fear, transgression, and the supernatural, while simultaneously confronting its own limitations and failures in achieving coherence and resolution. Through a critical analysis of various Gothic works, the author delves into the genre's unique ability to evoke both fascination and discomfort, highlighting its role in reflecting societal anxieties and the human psyche's darker aspects.
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- Published
- 1987
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- Unknown
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- English
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